Xeon Platinum 8570 vs EPYC 9355P
Xeon Platinum 8570
EPYC 9355P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9355P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8570 | EPYC 9355P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) | ✅ More affordable ($3,026) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8570 | EPYC 9355P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+229%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) | ✅ More affordable ($3,026) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8570 and EPYC 9355P
Xeon Platinum 8570
The Xeon Platinum 8570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5600 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 93,722 points. Launch price was $9,595.
EPYC 9355P
The EPYC 9355P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 97,249 points. Launch price was $2,998.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8570 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the EPYC 9355P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8570 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 versus 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9355P — a 9.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 9355P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.55 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8570 uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9355P uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8570 scores 93,722 against the EPYC 9355P's 97,249 — a 3.7% lead for the EPYC 9355P. L3 cache: 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9355P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | EPYC 9355P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+75% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.55 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | 300 MB (total)+17% | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 93,722 | 97,249+4% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 65,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,960 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8570 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9355P uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The EPYC 9355P supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8570) vs 12 (EPYC 9355P). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8570) vs 128 (EPYC 9355P) — the EPYC 9355P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570) and SP5 (EPYC 9355P).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | EPYC 9355P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 6 TB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8570) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9355P). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server, EPYC 9355P targets Data Center / Single Socket. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554; EPYC 9355P rivals Xeon 6740P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | EPYC 9355P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Server | Data Center / Single Socket |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8570 launched at $9595 MSRP, while the EPYC 9355P debuted at $2998. At current prices ($9595 vs $3026), the EPYC 9355P is $6569 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8570 delivers 9.8 pts/$ vs 32.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 9355P — making the EPYC 9355P the 106.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | EPYC 9355P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9595 | $2998-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9595 | $3026-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8 | 32.1+228% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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